How far is Blaine, WA from Kent, WA?

The driving distance from Blaine, WA to Kent, WA is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.18 mi
02h 11m
Flight
113.9 mi
183.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.9 mi
Kilometers
183.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.18 mi
Kilometers
207.9 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 AM PDT
Return by in Blaine
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blaine
2026-04-17T22:23
Arrive Kent
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blaine
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arlington
WA

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Blaine
64.2 mi
01h 05m
To Kent
65 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on H Street

    1078 ft · 39 sec · H Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peace Portal Drive

    1064 ft · 38 sec · Peace Portal Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    92.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue South, North Central Avenue

    1460 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Central Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Gowe Street

    930 ft · 30 sec · East Gowe Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blaine and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
93.1 mi · 72%
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 21%
Valley Freeway
4.63 mi · 4%
Central Avenue North
1.31 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 1%
84th Avenue South
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

92.9 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 05m from Blaine
Leave By
2:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blaine and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blaine to Kent?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Blaine and 65 miles from Kent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Partly Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.

RAIL

Stanwood station

17 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

25 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

30 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

40 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Kent. Straight-line distance: 113.9 mi (183.31 km).

Blaine

#1 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population130,676
Coordinates47.3809300, -122.2348400
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: H Street (-122.747119, 48.994007)
End: West Gowe Street (-122.234827, 47.380901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.39 $50.77
Premium $5.77 $26.32 $52.63
Diesel $5.47 $24.93 $49.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blaine and Kent. The current time is 22:23:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.